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BL54 RKN

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 RKN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 142,405 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 138,561 miles

Front to rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 138,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 136,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhuast heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhuast heat shield insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 125,046 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 121,227 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 121,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 118,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 115,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2012 112,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 75,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BL54 RKN is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL54 RKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL54 RKN is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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